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Best Tube Amp/Preamp combination with Quad 2805s
hi Ralph,base on your Paradigm theory, is ALL solid state amp belong to Voltage Paradigm? what about those amp which cannot double its power when impedence half? regards. 
Doshi preamp l/p vs Messenger preamp line/phono
hi Fjn04,Thanks for your input. Actually i don't require a phono stage,just not starting a new thread if a similar exist, trying to adhere Audiogon's principles.just asking, does Messenger has a huge quiet black background where music/nuance emana... 
Doshi preamp l/p vs Messenger preamp line/phono
Thanks Fjn04, i have Simaudio 750D cdp & MartinLogan Spire with MIT cables. Amp would be YBA but would change out shortly after getting the pre. 
Doshi preamp l/p vs Messenger preamp line/phono
yes anyone? how about any links which are not easily google up, thanks. 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi,Can anyone recall the difference between Shindo, Doshi Alaap & Coincident Statement? it been describe that Doshi are kind of similar to Shindo or even surpass it,and i recall my dealer saying Shindo are very similar(90%) to Coincident, so i... 
SMC VRE-1b vs. VRE-1c
hi Sksos1, what are the strength of VRE1c which make you switch to SMC from Kondo? regards 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi i don't require long ic, just concern that it should preferably have phase switch & balance knob. i find many have the extra emphasis on upper bass which i think the designers are trying to make vocals more enticing, most also can't create ... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
Hi Mbovaird does McIntosh c1000 c/t/p have left right volume control balance and a phase switch ? Thanks 
SMC VRE-1b vs. VRE-1c
6% ? what i know of is around 7.5k to 9k Max for the B ver. after the upgraded C ver. pricing jump to 16.5k!! so no longer interested to hear one. my 2cent. 
SMC VRE-1b vs. VRE-1c
I guess the obvious difference is simply over price for the VRE-1c 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
has anyone heard a Purity Audio Design preamp Silver transformer series? thanks 
Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC
hi Thanks and very appreciate your detail comments! i almost wanted to get it as all these rave had talked about all positive things and none negative.. Have you compared the 3 DAC (Octave,Sabre32,ECS-1) in the same system, same equipment? 
Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000
Oh.. that's nice to know. thanks! i'm haven'nt made up my mind yet. need to hear the ATma MK-1 & Purity audio design & velvet "block" before pulling the trigger. 
Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC
Hi Kzhtoo,So how do you find your Octave sound after the burn-in period? Did the soundstage improve since your initial observation? Thanks. 
Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000
Coincident Statement linestage does not have a true fully balance circuit. XLR input is matter of convenience only.if you have not heard of CSL, it very very airy and light in musical notes but smooth, & somewhat polite. the music seems to flo...